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1943 Copper Penny Found in a High School Cafeteria Set to Fetch Millions at Auction
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The Coins that Saved a Soldier's Life
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At the beginning of World War I, Optatius Buyssens was on a scouting mission for the Belgian Army. Unfortunately, the Belgian and French Franc coins that were in his breast pocket were jingling enough for a German soldier to hear them. As a result, Buyssens was shot and fell to the ground. The German soldier proceeded to kick him in the head to confirm his death and went on his way. Ironically, the same coins that got Buyssens in trouble were the same coins that saved his life. The bullet ricocheted off of 6 coins, which was just enough to...
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A Farewell to Mint Sculpt Engraver Charles Vickers
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Is a 100-Point Grading Scale for Numismatic Coins Coming?
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Have you heard of the Aluminum Morgan Dollar?
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